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Darren Dreger doesn’t think the Habs had what it took to acquire Jordan Kyrou
Michaël Petit
Darren Dreger doesn’t think the Habs had what it took to acquire Jordan Kyrou
Credit: As we’ve heard from a number of experts, the Montreal Canadiens were definitely in the running to acquire Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues. So much so, in fact, that the chances were put at 70% that the Habs would acquire him. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen… at least not yet. For a guy of […]

As we’ve heard from a number of experts, the Montreal Canadiens were definitely in the running to acquire Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues.

So much so, in fact, that the chances were put at 70% that the Habs would acquire him.

Unfortunately, that didn’t happen… at least not yet.

For a guy of Kyrou’s stature, who would be the perfect second center for the Montreal club, you have to give something interesting.

On this subject, Darren Dreger recalled the Canadiens’ interest in the Toronto native, but also wondered why the Blues would have traded him.

According to Dreger, they needed a good player, something he doesn’t believe the Habs have to offer in return.

Of course, he’s talking about available players, not core players.

That’s what he said on the Ray & Dregs Podcast, hosted by himself and Ray Ferraro.

Of course, there are a few players who would be untouchable in a deal like this. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Ivan Demidov, Juraj Slafkovsky, Kaiden Guhle, Lane Hutson and now Noah Dobson come to mind.

And we also know that Kyrou wouldn’t be part of a deal.

On the other hand, Mike Matheson’s name has been circulating lately in some rumours of a potential trade for a second center, as he would be a very nice piece.

We could also add names like Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook as potential trade chips, as well as B/B+ prospects (Owen Beck, Oliver Kapanen, Adam Engstrom, etc.).

So, to say that the Habs may not have the necessary pieces to dance with the Blues is a bit of a stretch, in my opinion, but it certainly won’t be easy.

At least the Habs can be pleased to have acquired the services of young Québécois Zachary Bolduc from the Blues, in return for Logan Mailloux.

It’s fair to say that Bolduc is a (very) good consolation prize.


In Overtime

– A deal involving Rasmus Andersson and Bowen Byram would make sense.

– Indeed, his execution was perfect.

– For ball fans:

– Québécois Nikolas Brouillard (previously approached by the Habs) returns to the San Diego Gulls.

– Now with Deandre Ayton at center, plus LeBron James, Luka Dončić and guys like Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves, the Lakers will be dangerous.

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